office bearers of the club
influential servants of the club
- William Muirhead, Vice-President from 1868 till his death in 1893 took an active part in the transformation of the club from Sauchie and Canglour to Sauchie and Bannockburn. It was he who had seen both Sir Alexander Gibson Maitland and his Factor, Mr Fernie, in regard to the question of the club pond rent and he secured their assurance that no rent would be asked from the club for the pond. This was a significant saving for the club at the time. He also obtained authorisation from Sir Alexander to remove the old office from the Catcraig Quarry for the purpose of rebuilding it at the pond for the use of the club. With Colonel Wilson as the President absent from meetings, it was William Muirhead’s active presence that drove the club forward.
- Colonel A. Wilson, President from 1872 to 1895. He took the club to the new pond at Wauk Mill and ensured it was a success by providing extra funds to help pay off the debts taken on to set it up. One of the senior skips of the club, he played in all major competitions. He was also President of Stirlingshire Province from 1886 to 1900.
- John Muirhead, President from 1907 to 1933. A skip of the club for many years, he was also treasurer for 10 years, then President for 26 years, assumed office in the Jubilee year and passed away while still in office. He was the son of one of the founding members of the club and a member of the club for 60 years.
- W.D. Muirhead, Secretary from 1926 to 1965, President from 1948 to 1953. He arranged all the social activities of the club from Theatre Outings, Summer Outings, Smoking Concerts and Annual Suppers enjoyed by many people both in and outside the club. He also took part in many of these, volunteering food, and money as well as service. He was also a skip of the club being first elected in 1930 and took part in most of the indoor competitions which involved travelling to Edinburgh or Glasgow at that time. As Secretary, he booked ice at Crossmyloof for season 1931/32 to allow members to play regularly and experience indoor playing. This was an initiative he took himself for several years before the club adopted the approach. He attended many functions as a representative of the club bringing his great knowledge of the game. He was a committee member, including Vice President of Stirlingshire Province from 1951 to 1965, was elected senior Vice President of the RCCC in recognition of his contribution to curling. He was an umpire for the British Open curling championship at Falkirk for several years. His recording of the activities of the club in the minutes are by far the most comprehensive of any Secretary of the club and give great insight on the people and their achievements.
- J. Halley, Treasurer from 1953 to 1968. He modernised the financial reporting at the club’s AGMs by reproducing the yearly statement for distribution with the AGM minutes and invitation circular. He also arranged for many of the notices for club functions to be typed up and printed for distribution.
- A. McWattie, President, Secretary from 1965 to 1981. He took over from W.D. Muirhead as secretary and continued to drive the club forward. He was a skip that took part in the most successful period for the club, had several personal successes in the British Open and reorganised the Corrieri Cup into the club’s biggest competition.
The above are just a few outstanding examples of the office bearers that have served the club since its inception in 1857. All the past Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers are listed in associated documents.